Favorite holiday punch!

thank you for sharing your favorite holiday brew. i also want to share my favorite recipes from allrecipes.com Hot Cranberry Citrus Punch SUBMITTED BY: CHESSETTE "This tart punch warms you on a cold winter's night. I always serve it for Christmas Eve dinner. The longer it cooks the better it tastes!" INGREDIENTS * 2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail * 3 cups orange juice * 1/4 cup white sugar * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * 1 pinch salt * 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks DIRECTIONS 1. In a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon sticks. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours. Turn heat to Low and keep warm for serving. --------------------------------------------------- Spicy Ice Cream-Citrus Punch SUBMITTED BY: CHEFTARAH "This punch is a Christmas tradition at our home, and a wonderful alternative to traditional eggnog. It is not too heavy and the addition of ginger ale gives it a kick! You can make it several days in advance and wait until the last minute to add ginger ale. I also freeze a ginger ale ice ring and add it to the punch bowl to help keep the punch cold. Add cinnamon swizzle sticks to your glasses for pretty presentation." INGREDIENTS * 6 eggs * 1/4 cup white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves * 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice * 1 1/2 quarts orange juice * 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles ginger ale soda DIRECTIONS 1. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, and cloves until the sugar dissolves. Beat in the vanilla ice cream, lemon juice, and orange juice on low speed. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale. ------------------------------------------------------------ Wassail Punch II SUBMITTED BY: Liza Amezquita "Here is a popular drink to warm you while visiting around the Christmas Tree." INGREDIENTS * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 8 whole cloves * 3 cups water * 3 cinnamon sticks * 1 1/2 cups orange juice * 1 cup lemon juice * 1 gallon apple juice DIRECTIONS 1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cloves, water, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to cool for 1 hour. 2. Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and apple juice. Return to the heat, and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.

That sounds yummy. I love wassail at this time of year...made with apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. I also like rum-spiked eggnog (soy).